DR650SE Index Topic #7 BODYWORK/WINDSCREENS

Next up: bodywork and windscreens. Maybe you're looking to change the appearance of your bike, or you need some better wind protection. Did you ditch that floppy stock from fender? Tell us what changes made your ride more comfortable and stable...

Me? I'm happy spending the day behind my "barn door" Parabellum screen. No buffeting . Cosmetically, it ain't the most beautiful, but the DR is more about function over form, and the Parabellum just plain works.
I had a universal type screen from National Cycle, but never could get it adjusted to eliminate buffeting in stron crosswinds.

I'm also happy with the DRZ400SM from fender I swapped for the stocker. That fender doesn't catch the wind like the stock DR650 fender. Some claim it to put out lots of spray in the rain, but in my case, it doesn't get past the big Parabellum...

I've been using an MRA streetshield and really like it.
Small and out of the way for off-roading, and it keeps the windblast off my chest for sustained high speeds. Short enough for good clean air-flow to my helmet so the rain-X can do its job to let rain drops get blown off my face-shield for a clear view.

I like that setup. $465 for a fairing, dual headlights and adjustable windshield system seems pretty reasonable for what you get.

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Mine arrived today and spent the following 4.5hrs doing the install. Used original speedo and dash lights, a cpl of 12V sockets and a cpl of toggle switches.....still had plenty of room for the planned Garmin GPS. Took it for a blast up the highway and soooooooo much more comfy at speed......will try the lights out tonight but they seem 100% better then original.

Mine arrived today and spent the following 4.5hrs doing the install. Used original speedo and dash lights, a cpl of 12V sockets and a cpl of toggle switches.....still had plenty of room for the planned Garmin GPS. Took it for a blast up the highway and soooooooo much more comfy at speed......will try the lights out tonight but they seem 100% better then original.